Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in Seattle, WA is currently hiring for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager. This position is a hybrid opportunity supporting large-scale MEP consulting projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical building systems design, project management, client-facing engineering consulting, and leadership within the MEP industry.

Pay - $120,000 - $180,000 annually

Location - Seattle, WA or Spokane, WA (Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite)

Schedule - Standard Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams while managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.

• Serve as Lead Engineer and/or Engineer of Record (EOR) on building systems projects.

• Provide technical leadership throughout design, engineering, and project execution activities.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.

• Present engineering solutions and design concepts to clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.

• Participate in project interviews and business development activities.

• Manage project financial performance, including resource planning, billing, and profitability.

• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development across engineering teams.

• Contribute to company standards, technical procedures, and operational improvements.

• Support quality assurance efforts and ensure adherence to project Quality Management Plans (QMP).

• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external project partners to ensure successful project delivery.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to design processes and engineering workflows.

Qualification Requirements

• 6-12+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience within the building systems industry.

• Experience working within the MEP consulting environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

• Experience serving in project management and engineering leadership roles.

• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building systems design.

• Proficiency with Revit (required).

• Experience using AutoCAD and related design software.

• Proven ability to manage projects, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

• Strong understanding of project financials, resource allocation, and operational performance.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

• Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff.

• Ability to work from either the Seattle or Spokane office location.

Disqualifiers

• No Revit experience.

• No experience within the MEP consulting industry.

• No experience managing engineering projects or leading project teams.

• No experience with building systems design.

• Limited client-facing consulting experience.

• Less than 6 years of relevant Mechanical Engineering experience.

Employee Value Proposition

• Join a forward-thinking engineering consulting firm focused on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence.

• Opportunity to lead high-profile building systems projects while influencing company standards and engineering practices.

• Collaborative culture that values teamwork, professional development, and employee engagement.

• Strong mentorship and leadership development opportunities.

• Flexible hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance.

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits.

• Clear career growth opportunities within a growing engineering organization.

• Work alongside highly experienced engineering professionals on complex and impactful projects.

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

401k, benefits, profit sharing, bonuses, variety of projects, sustainability focus,

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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